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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.02, 25,761.66 and 6,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.02, 25,761.66 and 6,637.12 is: 9,958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.02 : 25,761.66 = 6,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.02/25,761.66 = 6,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.02x = 25,761.66 × 6,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.02x = 170,983,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,983,228.82/17,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,958.24

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